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Fuel Spike Forces Bolt Fare Increase
Bolt has increased fares in response to rising fuel costs, as transport operators across South Africa face mounting pressure. Picture Credit: Newnationalstar By Aisha Zardad South Africa — E-hailing platform Bolt is raising fares as surging fuel prices push up operating costs for drivers, with the company confirming adjustments will take effect this month. The...
Households Brace for Rising Costs Across the Board
Rising fuel prices are pushing up the cost of food, transport and everyday living for South African households. Picture Credit: TimelessNews By Aisha Zardad South Africa — South African households are facing mounting financial pressure as sharp fuel price increases begin filtering through the economy, driving up the cost of transport, food and borrowing. What...
Fuel Price Shock Sparks Taxi Fare Fears Despite Relief Measures
Taxi operators warn of possible fare increases as sharp fuel price hikes place pressure on the industry. Picture Credit: Witsvuvuzela By AIsha Zardad South Africa — South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is bracing for potential fare increases following a sharp fuel price hike that took effect on Wednesday, April 1, adding further strain to operators...
No One Is Reminding You Anymore
Yesterday, you were guided. Today, you’re not. There’s no prompt waiting for you. No structured reflection.No one telling you what to focus on. And this is where things usually fall apart. Because it’s easy to grow when you’re being led. But what happens when it’s just you?. Picture Credit: Freepik By Aisha Zardad There is...
Government Cuts Fuel Levy to Cushion Blow of Sharp Price Hikes
A R100 note goes less and less at the pump as rising fuel prices continue to strain South African households, despite a temporary levy reduction.. Picture Credit: TopAuto By AIsha Zardad South Africa — Government has announced a temporary reduction in the fuel levy in an effort to ease pressure on consumers facing steep fuel...
Zille’s Pothole Swim Sparks Outrage — and Overnight Fix in Joburg
Helen Zille wades through a flooded pothole in Douglasdale, Johannesburg, in a viral stunt highlighting ongoing service delivery failures. Picture Credit: Facebook By AIsha Zardad Johannesburg — A water-filled pothole in Douglasdale has become the centre of political attention after Helen Zille stepped into it — and then went a step further by swimming —...
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